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Israeli Flag Burned at Bergen County Synagogue, Police Launch Hate Crime Investigation

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Vandalism at Tenafly Synagogue Under Investigation After Israeli Flag is Burned

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Tenafly NJ, a hate crime investigation is underway in Tenafly, New Jersey, after an Israeli flag was found burned outside Temple Sinai of Bergen County. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, September 16, has sent a shockwave through the local community, especially as it happened just days before the start of the Jewish High Holy Days.

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As Rosh Hashanah Approaches, NJ Consumer Affairs Highlights Efforts to Ensure Food Stays Kosher

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Paramus NJ, With the start of the Rosh Hashanah holiday just around the corner, the Division of Consumer Affairs is highlighting its year-round efforts to protect the integrity of New Jersey’s kosher food market by ensuring that vendors live up to their promises when selling foods that are represented as being kosher.

Rosh Hashanah, one of Judaism’s holiest holidays, begins at sundown on Sunday.

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